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Credit is granted at the discretion of the department head(s) involved, according to departmental policies in place for a student's incoming term. Each examination result meeting these minimal criteria is reviewed carefully and credit is awarded only when deemed appropriate. In order to receive Washington and Lee credit, all official score reports must be received by the University Registrar before the end of the first term in which a student is enrolled at W&L.

Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting and Business/Management

Public Relations/Image Management

Journalism

Computer Science

Engineering, General

Engineering Science

English Language and Literature, General

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

German Language and Literature

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

Russian Studies

Neuroscience

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Environmental Studies

Religion/Religious Studies

Philosophy

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Physics, General

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology and Anthropology

Economics, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Music, General

History, General

Mathematics, General

Washington and Lee is a top-ranked, private institution in Lexington, Virginia, where we integrate the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism and a graduate School of Law. Our graduates, mentored by a faculty of teacher-scholars, are ready to make a meaningful impact wherever they go in the world. W&L is the ninth oldest institution of higher education in America, and our historic campus, situated in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, is home to a vibrant, welcoming community distinguished by an entirely student-run Honor System that pushes students to take responsibility and realize their potential as citizens, peers, and leaders. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,880, our small size enables students to find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L offers incredible opportunity for those with incredible potential. Your voice matters at W&L because our core values of honor, integrity and civility are fundamental to our culture and they influence the thoughtful ways our students and faculty approach every conversation. Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.

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Washington and Lee University

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Acceptance Rate17% Very Selective

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